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Your Actiontec V1000H/V2000H wireless gateway features a preconfigured home Wi-Fi network. Your home Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and password are printed on a sticker located on the bottom of your wireless gateway.

To set up a personalized secure home Wi-Fi network and wirelessly connect to the Internet, complete these steps while using a wired Internet connection:

Launch your Web browser from the upper left corner of your computer's desktop, select File and then Open.Note: If your browser taskbar is not displayed, press Alt on your keyboard

Enter 192.168.1.254 and press Enter. The Home screen is displayed

To log in, type the following information:

Username: admin

Password: telus (unless you've changed it)

Select Login. The Welcome screen is displayed

Select No, then Apply. The Home screen is displayed

From the top of the screen, select Wireless Setup. The Basic Settings screen is displayed

Complete the following fields:

Wireless Radio: Select Enable

SSID Broadcast: Select Enable

SSID Name: The name you and others will see when searching for your wireless network

Security: For enhanced security, WPA / WPA2 is recommended

WPA Type: Select WPA or WPA2 - Personal

Encryption: Select Both

Security Key Type: Select Use Custom Key / Passphrase, then clear the corresponding text-box and type your desired password (between 8-63 characters). Note: Your password must be made up of letters, numbers, or a combination of both